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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 17, 2025
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IPOA launches Ksh.13 billion, 5-year plan to strengthen police accountability
But with only 21 per cent funding and presence in just nine regions out of 3,000 police facilities, IPOA admits its success will hinge on adequate resources amid growing demands for justice over polic.....
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The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched a Ksh.13.1 billion, five-year strategic plan to enhance police accountability and rebuild public trust, but warns its success is dependent on adequate funding and cooperation.
- IPOA operates with only 21 percent of its required staff (289 out of 1,377), covering only nine regional offices compared to over 3,000 police facilities nationwide.
- Chairperson Issack Hassan highlighted challenges including a lack of 400 investigators and resistance from the National Police Service (NPS).
- Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized that underfunding IPOA denies Kenyans their constitutional right to police accountability.
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